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Platini said it "hurts" to be connected to allegations of corruption surrounding the 2022 World Cup voteAFP

Tom Farmery

Last updated at 3:31PM, June 5 2014

Michel Platini, the Uefa president, has joined calls for a re-vote on the host
nation for the 2022 World Cup if allegations of corruption against Qatar’s
successful bid are proved.

Platini, whose position is significant because he voted for the Gulf state to
host the tournament, told L’Equipe, the French newspaper, that
“if corruption is proven, it will take a new vote and sanctions”.

The former France forward was responding to reports published at the weekend
by The Sunday Times alleging that Mohamed bin Hammam, the Qatari
former Fifa executive committee member, paid $5 million in patronage gifts
and legal